A look at the booths that wowed and the stars that shopped Paris's most glamorous antiques event

The Biennale des Antiquaires

The Biennale des Antiquaires

The Biennale des Antiquaires, now in its 26th year, is a celebration of the best in luxury from around the world and a major highlight of the Parisian fall season. In addition to the classic 17th- and 18th-century antiques one expects, it spotlights a variety of works, including African art, Impressionist paintings, and show-stopping jewelry.

Karl Lagerfeld was commissioned to design the interior of the recently refurbished Grand Palais for the occasion. The brilliant Kaiser transformed the glass-and-steel Art Nouveau masterpiece into an all-white, late 19th-century-style shopping street, complete with wrought-iron lanterns, arches, and lattice windows. A huge, striped hot air balloon hung in the center of the space— the "town square"— while two enormous Lagerfeld watercolors, depicting the Eiffel Tower and the Arc de Triomphe, held court at each end of the street.

"The French know how to do display better than anyone," marveled designer David Kleinberg at the chic, black-tie opening gala. And the elaborate designs at many of the booths were just as impressive. Click through the slideshow to see some of the most notable booths, pieces and guests.